Unit 2 Leisure

Word

Definition

Example

membership

The state or condition of belonging to a group or organization

I applied for membership in the local sports club

application form

A document used to apply for membership, a job, or a program, typically requiring personal information

Please fill out the application form completely

contemporary dance

A modern style of dance that incorporates elements of various dance forms and often focuses on self-expression

Contemporary dance blends various styles and techniques

cycling

The act of riding a bicycle

Cycling is a great way to stay fit and reduce carbon emissions

athletics

Sports and physical activities involving running, jumping, and throwing

She excels in athletics, particularly in sprinting

parachuting

The sport or activity of jumping from an aircraft using a parachute

Parachuting requires courage and training

snooker

A cue sport played on a rectangular table with pockets, similar to billiards or pool

I enjoy playing snooker with my friends

rock climbing

The sport or activity of ascending natural rock formations or indoor climbing walls

Rock climbing is both physically challenging and exhilarating

advert

A short advertisement or promotional message

The advert on television advertised a new product

recent

Happening or occurring not long ago

His recent accomplishments have been impressive

research

The systematic investigation or study of a subject or problem

It's a good idea to do some research before you buy a house

suggest

To propose or offer as a possible idea or solution

Can you suggest a good movie for us to watch?

on my own

Alone or without assistance from others

I prefer to work on my own to concentrate better

for a while

An unspecified period of time, typically short to moderate in duration

She'll be away for a while, traveling abroad

keep in touch

To maintain contact or communication with someone

Let's exchange contact information to keep in touch

go sailing

To participate in the activity of sailing a boat

They plan to go sailing in the Mediterranean

go water-skiing

To engage in the sport of being pulled behind a boat on skis while on water

We can go water-skiing at the lake this weekend

go windsurfing

To partake in the sport of riding a board with an attached sail on water

He loves to go windsurfing when the wind is strong

fortunately

In a fortunate or lucky manner

Fortunately, the weather cleared up for the outdoor event

unfortunately

In an unfortunate or unlucky manner

Unfortunately, we missed the last train home

value friendship

To place importance on and appreciate the bonds of friendship

Many people value friendship above all else

trust

To have confidence in someone's reliability or integrity

I didn't trust myself not to say something rude, so I just kept quiet

give a definition

To provide an explanation or meaning for a word or concept

Please give a definition of the term biodiversity

accept people with different views

To welcome individuals with diverse opinions and perspectives

It's important to accept people with different views and perspectives

guideline

A set of instructions or principles to follow

The guideline outlines the steps to follow for safety

stranger

Someone unfamiliar or unknown

Don't talk to strangers you meet online

require

To need or demand as necessary

This job will require strong communication skills

consider

To think about or contemplate

I'll consider your proposal and get back to you

temporary

Lasting for a limited time; not permanent

The position is temporary, lasting for six months

lead to

To result in or cause something to happen

Poor nutrition can lead to health problems

develop

To grow, progress, or advance over time

We need to develop new strategies for growth

move to another country

To relocate and live in a different country

They decided to move to another country for a fresh start

dissatisfaction

The feeling of being unhappy or displeased with something

Customer dissatisfaction can harm a business's reputation

frightened

Feeling fear or being scared

The loud noise frightened the small child

social networking

The use of online platforms to connect and interact with others

Social networking sites connect people online

browsing news sites

Visiting websites to read or view news articles

I spend some time each morning browsing news sites

range

The extent or variety of something

The store offers a wide range of products

in general

Typically; as a rule

In general, people prefer to be treated with respect

figure

A numerical value or symbol representing a quantity

Can you figure out the solution to this puzzle?

select

To choose or pick from a group or options

Please select your preferred payment method

report

A written or spoken account of an event or situation

I need to write a report about the project's progress

main features

The primary characteristics or aspects of something

The smartphone's main features include a high-resolution camera

summarize

To provide a concise overview or summary

Can you summarize the key points of the discussion?

comparison

The act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things

The comparison between the two products revealed differences in quality

motor racing

A sport involving racing high-speed vehicles, typically cars or motorcycles

Motor racing is an exciting and competitive sport